SOC 27-3031 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Public Relations Specialists wages by metro
National median annual wage
$74,750
- 10th percentile
- $44,110
- 25th percentile
- $56,260
- Median
- $74,750
- 75th percentile
- $100,370
- 90th percentile
- $135,150
- Mean
- $84,120
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 283,380.
That median is 46.6% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
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Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,200 | $61,130 | $117,620 | $212,960 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 200 | $60,360 | $103,030 | $159,900 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 6,290 | $58,030 | $102,520 | $179,710 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 22,810 | $61,520 | $101,680 | $195,990 |
| Lexington Park, MD | 60 | $60,890 | $99,960 | $185,220 |
| Napa, CA | 80 | $59,380 | $98,190 | $135,130 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 3,980 | $62,330 | $96,000 | $146,220 |
| El Centro, CA | 40 | $57,500 | $93,100 | $170,050 |
| Bloomington, IL | 110 | $49,080 | $91,630 | $132,960 |
| New Haven, CT | 420 | $50,450 | $91,530 | $149,230 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 2,620 | $55,920 | $89,640 | $135,460 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 710 | $53,380 | $87,830 | $158,810 |
| Salem, OR | 450 | $45,380 | $87,740 | $124,190 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | 370 | $43,180 | $85,650 | $175,480 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 450 | $52,580 | $84,990 | $167,690 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 610 | $47,260 | $84,990 | $132,480 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 630 | $62,880 | $84,470 | $110,060 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 24,820 | $55,410 | $84,130 | $162,170 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 130 | $58,470 | $83,390 | $130,270 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 180 | $49,020 | $83,180 | $128,700 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 16,720 | $64,260 | $102,740 | $202,170 |
| Washington | 6,430 | $60,760 | $87,470 | $136,020 |
| California | 32,710 | $49,550 | $85,030 | $160,520 |
| Connecticut | 1,910 | $51,410 | $84,990 | $162,280 |
| New York | 28,250 | $51,730 | $81,250 | $157,610 |
| Colorado | 7,410 | $51,710 | $80,680 | $139,040 |
| Virginia | 9,990 | $46,840 | $80,380 | $162,050 |
| New Jersey | 4,980 | $49,820 | $80,130 | $138,190 |
| Massachusetts | 6,760 | $51,710 | $79,660 | $139,240 |
| Maryland | 4,190 | $42,060 | $79,560 | $147,220 |
| Rhode Island | 1,140 | $47,750 | $77,540 | $129,360 |
| Illinois | 6,200 | $47,690 | $76,380 | $139,570 |
| Delaware | 930 | $43,720 | $76,120 | $126,290 |
| Oregon | 4,510 | $45,190 | $74,900 | $123,880 |
| Nevada | 1,600 | $44,710 | $73,840 | $120,160 |
| New Hampshire | 1,140 | $50,430 | $73,280 | $122,390 |
| Georgia | 6,860 | $43,590 | $73,200 | $128,190 |
| North Dakota | 640 | $47,980 | $70,280 | $100,710 |
| Alaska | 640 | $45,140 | $70,050 | $117,210 |
| New Mexico | 1,130 | $43,080 | $68,700 | $123,110 |
| Minnesota | 8,260 | $42,220 | $68,620 | $111,180 |
| Wyoming | 480 | $50,430 | $67,490 | $115,210 |
| Wisconsin | 4,410 | $44,790 | $67,240 | $105,970 |
| North Carolina | 9,910 | $39,840 | $67,230 | $136,450 |
| Arizona | 5,350 | $45,080 | $66,710 | $111,220 |
| Vermont | 1,260 | $45,330 | $66,060 | $101,520 |
| Michigan | 7,510 | $38,560 | $65,300 | $117,290 |
| Texas | 25,220 | $39,840 | $65,160 | $109,640 |
| Arkansas | 980 | $39,170 | $65,000 | $137,190 |
| Oklahoma | 2,280 | $39,380 | $64,920 | $113,780 |
| Indiana | 3,750 | $42,060 | $64,900 | $105,580 |
| Kansas | 2,340 | $39,820 | $64,860 | $105,500 |
| Ohio | 6,670 | $41,540 | $64,840 | $121,460 |
| South Dakota | 210 | $48,460 | $64,520 | $102,480 |
| Hawaii | 1,800 | $42,070 | $63,880 | $104,240 |
| Montana | 1,760 | $43,770 | $63,780 | $96,050 |
| Florida | 17,820 | $37,000 | $63,660 | $115,680 |
| Iowa | 2,890 | $38,890 | $62,970 | $104,700 |
| South Carolina | 2,950 | $38,920 | $62,730 | $143,940 |
| Utah | 1,800 | $41,410 | $62,670 | $119,270 |
| Maine | 1,400 | $38,890 | $62,450 | $100,770 |
| Nebraska | 1,590 | $41,490 | $61,780 | $93,990 |
| Alabama | 2,410 | $39,320 | $61,710 | $111,970 |
| Missouri | 4,820 | $38,490 | $61,130 | $102,850 |
| Idaho | 1,220 | $36,580 | $61,110 | $101,890 |
| Tennessee | 3,380 | $37,450 | $60,900 | $98,370 |
| Louisiana | 1,710 | $38,640 | $60,470 | $98,610 |
| Kentucky | 2,580 | $37,190 | $60,150 | $103,530 |
| Virgin Islands | 60 | $37,400 | $59,990 | $83,780 |
| Mississippi | 950 | $38,630 | $59,810 | $96,690 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,180 | $32,810 | $57,460 | $102,330 |
| West Virginia | 350 | $39,720 | $56,730 | $103,380 |
| Guam | Not available | $39,050 | $48,460 | $71,480 |
| Puerto Rico | 520 | $28,540 | $44,950 | $81,330 |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
- Actors
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Public Relations Specialists?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Public Relations Specialists is $74,750. Employment is 283,380.
How does Public Relations Specialists pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Public Relations Specialists is 46.6% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Public Relations Specialists?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is highest on this page's list at $117,620.